I'm not familiar with those speakers, but according to specs found online, they appear to be relatively sensitive, which means you may be able to get by with 35 WPC. If you're not on a budget, I'd be looking at Jadis and Airtight. Still very good, but not as pricey are Octave, Line Magnetic, Leben, VAC and VTL. Reputable integrateds on a budget can be had from Rogue, Cayin and Jolida. EL34 based amps will typically give you a more tubelike euphonic sound, whereas KT88 based amps are a bit more neutral, but still are much more enjoyable than solid state offerings IMO. US Audio Mart has a decent selection of used tube integrateds. Listings of note include VAC Avatar and a Leben... but I'm not sure if they'll be powerful enough for your speakers.
Tube amp recommendations to drive Paradigm Tributes
I am looking for recommendations for a decent reasonably priced Class A / Tube amplifier for my listening room. I currently have an integrated Peachtree Nova500 driving a pair of Paradigm 30th Anniversary Tributes. The Nova supposedly outputs 500 watts per channel (into 8 ohms). The Tributes specs say impedance is "compatible with 8ohms" I'm not exactly sure what that means. Regardless, the system sounds very good and I enjoy it. However I am very curious about class A/tube amps. Last year I listened to a Bob Carver Crimson 275 amp and was very impressed. I wonder if that would be a good match for the Tributes. Any input would be appreciated.
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